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La Junta

Colorado · 7,077 residents · 3.196 sq mi
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La Junta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,580. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,500. Households here earn about 37% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,077
−6%since 2000
from 7,568 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,214 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024La Junta
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,580
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,002 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,625
+25%since 2000
from $14,928 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(3,981)
Black0.9%(69)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(3,300)
Asian0.8%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(4,856)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(3,587)
Black0.9%(61)
Hispanic / Latino45.6%(3,224)
Asian0.7%(48)
Other1.1%(80)
Diversity Score65.6%(4,645)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+6%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Junta, Colorado?

La Junta, Colorado has about 7,077 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Junta, Colorado?

The typical household in La Junta, Colorado earns about $35,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Junta, Colorado expensive?

In La Junta, Colorado, the median home is worth about $93,500, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in La Junta, Colorado?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in La Junta, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Junta, Colorado?

About 17.0% of people in La Junta, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Junta, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, La Junta, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 563 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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